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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,732.77, 81,049.38 and 32,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,732.77, 81,049.38 and 32,891.40 is: 45,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,732.77 : 81,049.38 = 32,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,732.77/81,049.38 = 32,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,732.77x = 81,049.38 × 32,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,732.77x = 2,665,827,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,827,577.33/58,732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,389.10

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